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domineer vs browbeat

browbeat vs domineer

domineer and browbeat both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
domineer No No Yes No
browbeat No No Yes No
As verbs, browbeat is a hypernym of domineer; that is, browbeat is a word with a broader meaning than domineer:
  • domineer: rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner
  • browbeat: be bossy towards
Other hypernyms of domineer include ballyrag, boss around, bully, bullyrag, hector, push around, strong-arm.
domineer (verb) browbeat (verb)
rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
be bossy towards
Difference between domineer and browbeat

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